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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,230.24 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,230.24 and 577.68 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,230.24 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,230.24 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,230.24 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 710,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,685.04/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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