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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,230.80 and 597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,230.80 and 597.65 is: 824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,230.80 = 597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,230.80 = 597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,230.80 × 597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 735,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,578.48/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.57

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