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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,339.86 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,339.86 and 528.12 is: 792.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,339.86 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,339.86 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,339.86 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 707,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,606.86/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.46

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