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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,231.22 and 519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,231.22 and 519.06 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,231.22 = 519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,231.22 = 519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,231.22 × 519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 639,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,077.05/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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