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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.89, 1,233.36 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.89, 1,233.36 and 657.32 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.89 : 1,233.36 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.89/1,233.36 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.89x = 1,233.36 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.89x = 810,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,706.03/892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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