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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.00, 1,230.96 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.00, 1,230.96 and 488.23 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.00 : 1,230.96 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.00/1,230.96 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.00x = 1,230.96 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.00x = 600,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,990.35/892.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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