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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.46, 1,231.51 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.46, 1,231.51 and 519.32 is: 716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.46 : 1,231.51 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.46/1,231.51 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.46x = 1,231.51 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.46x = 639,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,547.77/892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.61

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