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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.48, 1,231.60 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.48, 1,231.60 and 499.48 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.48 : 1,231.60 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.48/1,231.60 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.48x = 1,231.60 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.48x = 615,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,159.57/892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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