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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.98, 1,338.26 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.98, 1,338.26 and 546.44 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.98 : 1,338.26 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.98/1,338.26 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.98x = 1,338.26 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.98x = 731,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,269.37/892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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