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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.40, 1,231.49 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.40, 1,231.49 and 494.08 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.40 : 1,231.49 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.40/1,231.49 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.40x = 1,231.49 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.40x = 608,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,454.58/892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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