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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.44, 1,232.94 and 683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.44, 1,232.94 and 683.46 is: 944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.44 : 1,232.94 = 683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.44/1,232.94 = 683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.44x = 1,232.94 × 683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.44x = 842,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,665.17/892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.23

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