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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.97, 1,233.05 and 671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.97, 1,233.05 and 671.54 is: 927.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.97 : 1,233.05 = 671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.97/1,233.05 = 671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.97x = 1,233.05 × 671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.97x = 828,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,036.23/892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.28

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