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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.89, 1,336.72 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.89, 1,336.72 and 521.56 is: 780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.89 : 1,336.72 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.89/1,336.72 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.89x = 1,336.72 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.89x = 697,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,173.51/892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.81

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