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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,231.88 and 561.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,231.88 and 561.10 is: 774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,231.88 = 561.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,231.88 = 561.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,231.88 × 561.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 691,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,207.87/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.81

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