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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,231.16 and 499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,231.16 and 499.17 is: 688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,231.16 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,231.16 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,231.16 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 614,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,555.64/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.86

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