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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,231.56 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,231.56 and 671.16 is: 926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,231.56 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,231.56 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,231.56 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 826,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,573.81/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.49

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