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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.42, 1,231.20 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.42, 1,231.20 and 519.21 is: 716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.42 : 1,231.20 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.42/1,231.20 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.42x = 1,231.20 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.42x = 639,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,251.35/892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.31

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