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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,231.46 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,231.46 and 612.38 is: 845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,231.46 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,231.46 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,231.46 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 754,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,112.26/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.38

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