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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.43, 1,231.45 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.43, 1,231.45 and 494.10 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.43 : 1,231.45 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.43/1,231.45 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.43x = 1,231.45 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.43x = 608,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,459.45/892.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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