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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,231.07 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,231.07 and 499.11 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,231.07 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,231.07 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,231.07 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 614,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,436.85/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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