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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.98, 1,456.92 and 892.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.98, 1,456.92 and 892.79 is: 1,336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.98 : 1,456.92 = 892.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.98/1,456.92 = 892.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.98x = 1,456.92 × 892.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.98x = 1,300,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,723.61/972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.85

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