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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,231.49 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,231.49 and 533.52 is: 736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,231.49 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,231.49 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,231.49 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 657,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,020.57/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.21

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