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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,232.11 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,232.11 and 582.48 is: 804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,232.11 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,232.11 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,232.11 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 717,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,679.43/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.18

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