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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.43, 1,231.52 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.43, 1,231.52 and 494.11 is: 681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.43 : 1,231.52 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.43/1,231.52 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.43x = 1,231.52 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.43x = 608,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,500.19/892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.85

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