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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,230.46 and 577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,230.46 and 577.18 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,230.46 = 577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,230.46 = 577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,230.46 × 577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 710,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,196.90/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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