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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.41, 1,231.55 and 538.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.41, 1,231.55 and 538.53 is: 743.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.41 : 1,231.55 = 538.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.41/1,231.55 = 538.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.41x = 1,231.55 × 538.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.41x = 663,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,226.62/892.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.19

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