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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.36, 1,231.52 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.36, 1,231.52 and 499.48 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.36 : 1,231.52 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.36/1,231.52 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.36x = 1,231.52 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.36x = 615,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,119.61/892.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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