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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,339.10 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,339.10 and 345.22 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,339.10 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,339.10 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,339.10 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 462,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,284.10/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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