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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.13, 1,230.71 and 694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.13, 1,230.71 and 694.31 is: 957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.13 : 1,230.71 = 694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.13/1,230.71 = 694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.13x = 1,230.71 × 694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.13x = 854,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,484.64/892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.81

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