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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,231.62 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,231.62 and 533.64 is: 736.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,231.62 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,231.62 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,231.62 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 657,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,241.70/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.51

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