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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,231.59 and 706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,231.59 and 706.30 is: 975.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,231.59 = 706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,231.59 = 706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,231.59 × 706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 869,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,872.02/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.13

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