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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.98, 1,342.26 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.98, 1,342.26 and 872.28 is: 1,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.98 : 1,342.26 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.98/1,342.26 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.98x = 1,342.26 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.98x = 1,170,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,826.55/892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.15

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