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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,231.23 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,231.23 and 519.18 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,231.23 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,231.23 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,231.23 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 639,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,229.99/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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