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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,230.92 and 682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,230.92 and 682.52 is: 941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,230.92 = 682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,230.92 = 682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,230.92 × 682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 840,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,127.18/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.73

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