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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.46, 1,231.32 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.46, 1,231.32 and 577.73 is: 797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.46 : 1,231.32 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.46/1,231.32 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.46x = 1,231.32 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.46x = 711,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,364.35/892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.09

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