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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,231.54 and 499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,231.54 and 499.46 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,231.54 = 499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,231.54 = 499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,231.54 × 499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 615,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,104.97/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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