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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,231.18 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,231.18 and 598.13 is: 825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,231.18 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,231.18 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,231.18 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 736,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,405.69/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.42

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