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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,231.20 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,231.20 and 499.20 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,231.20 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,231.20 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,231.20 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 614,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,615.04/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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