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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,229.83 and 492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,229.83 and 492.86 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,229.83 = 492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,229.83 = 492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,229.83 × 492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 606,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,135.86/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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