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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.96, 1,339.44 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.96, 1,339.44 and 345.13 is: 517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.96 : 1,339.44 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.96/1,339.44 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.96x = 1,339.44 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.96x = 462,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,280.93/892.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.70

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