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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,231.08 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,231.08 and 499.13 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,231.08 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,231.08 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,231.08 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 614,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,468.96/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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