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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.96, 1,337.52 and 664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.96, 1,337.52 and 664.48 is: 995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.96 : 1,337.52 = 664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.96/1,337.52 = 664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.96x = 1,337.52 × 664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.96x = 888,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,755.29/892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.29

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