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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.17, 1,230.21 and 612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.17, 1,230.21 and 612.54 is: 844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.17 : 1,230.21 = 612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.17/1,230.21 = 612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.17x = 1,230.21 × 612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.17x = 753,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,552.83/892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.63

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