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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,339.34 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,339.34 and 345.08 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,339.34 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,339.34 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,339.34 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 462,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,179.45/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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