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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.95, 1,339.92 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.95, 1,339.92 and 482.07 is: 723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.95 : 1,339.92 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.95/1,339.92 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.95x = 1,339.92 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.95x = 645,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,935.23/892.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.37

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