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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,231.38 and 612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,231.38 and 612.22 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,231.38 = 612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,231.38 = 612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,231.38 × 612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 753,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,875.46/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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