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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,338.96 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,338.96 and 345.09 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,338.96 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,338.96 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,338.96 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 462,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,061.71/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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