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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.03, 1,231.04 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.03, 1,231.04 and 499.18 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.03 : 1,231.04 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.03/1,231.04 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.03x = 1,231.04 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.03x = 614,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,508.05/892.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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