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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,231.23 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,231.23 and 561.16 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,231.23 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,231.23 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,231.23 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 690,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,917.03/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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