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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,230.56 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,230.56 and 519.01 is: 715.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,230.56 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,230.56 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,230.56 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 638,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,669.22/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.91

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