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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.07, 1,231.13 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.07, 1,231.13 and 499.07 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.07 : 1,231.13 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.07/1,231.13 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.07x = 1,231.13 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.07x = 614,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,420.05/892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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