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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.05, 1,231.52 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.05, 1,231.52 and 538.04 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.05 : 1,231.52 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.05/1,231.52 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.05x = 1,231.52 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.05x = 662,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,600.48/892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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