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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,231.09 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,231.09 and 488.33 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,231.09 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,231.09 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,231.09 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 601,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,178.18/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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