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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.88, 1,339.11 and 503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.88, 1,339.11 and 503.05 is: 754.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.88 : 1,339.11 = 503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.88/1,339.11 = 503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.88x = 1,339.11 × 503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.88x = 673,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,639.29/892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.46

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