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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,231.32 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,231.32 and 581.68 is: 802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,231.32 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,231.32 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,231.32 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 716,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,234.22/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.95

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