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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.90, 1,338.27 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.90, 1,338.27 and 545.14 is: 817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.90 : 1,338.27 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.90/1,338.27 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.90x = 1,338.27 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.90x = 729,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,544.51/892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.05

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