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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.02, 1,230.92 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.02, 1,230.92 and 498.96 is: 688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.02 : 1,230.92 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.02/1,230.92 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.02x = 1,230.92 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.02x = 614,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,179.84/892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.53

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