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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.00, 1,230.95 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.00, 1,230.95 and 499.02 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.00 : 1,230.95 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.00/1,230.95 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.00x = 1,230.95 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.00x = 614,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,266.17/892.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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