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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.21, 1,231.26 and 499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.21, 1,231.26 and 499.24 is: 688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.21 : 1,231.26 = 499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.21/1,231.26 = 499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.21x = 1,231.26 × 499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.21x = 614,685.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,685.59/892.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.95

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