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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,231.28 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,231.28 and 538.48 is: 742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,231.28 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,231.28 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,231.28 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 663,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,019.65/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.93

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