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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.89, 1,339.35 and 844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.89, 1,339.35 and 844.70 is: 1,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.89 : 1,339.35 = 844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.89/1,339.35 = 844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.89x = 1,339.35 × 844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.89x = 1,131,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,342.25/892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.06

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