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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.89, 1,334.52 and 685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.89, 1,334.52 and 685.26 is: 1,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.89 : 1,334.52 = 685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.89/1,334.52 = 685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.89x = 1,334.52 × 685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.89x = 914,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,493.18/892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.19

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