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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,231.43 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,231.43 and 499.41 is: 689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,231.43 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,231.43 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,231.43 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 614,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,988.46/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.14

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