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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,230.99 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,230.99 and 519.12 is: 716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,230.99 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,230.99 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,230.99 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 639,031.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,031.53/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.29

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