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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.03, 1,231.03 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.03, 1,231.03 and 519.03 is: 716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.03 : 1,231.03 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.03/1,231.03 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.03x = 1,231.03 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.03x = 638,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,941.50/892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.28

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