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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,231.14 and 519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,231.14 and 519.33 is: 716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,231.14 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,231.14 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,231.14 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 639,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,367.94/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.43

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