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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.05, 1,230.46 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.05, 1,230.46 and 577.19 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.05 : 1,230.46 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.05/1,230.46 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.05x = 1,230.46 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.05x = 710,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,201.61/892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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