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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.98, 1,339.76 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.98, 1,339.76 and 563.54 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.98 : 1,339.76 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.98/1,339.76 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.98x = 1,339.76 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.98x = 755,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,008.35/892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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