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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.98, 1,341.63 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.98, 1,341.63 and 508.50 is: 763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.98 : 1,341.63 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.98/1,341.63 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.98x = 1,341.63 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.98x = 682,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,218.86/892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.98

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