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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,231.38 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,231.38 and 499.38 is: 689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,231.38 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,231.38 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,231.38 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 614,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,926.54/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.13

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