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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.23, 1,231.26 and 519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.23, 1,231.26 and 519.33 is: 716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.23 : 1,231.26 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.23/1,231.26 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.23x = 1,231.26 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.23x = 639,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,430.26/892.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.67

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