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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.33, 1,231.43 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.33, 1,231.43 and 538.27 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.33 : 1,231.43 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.33/1,231.43 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.33x = 1,231.43 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.33x = 662,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,841.83/892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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