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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.49, 1,231.58 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.49, 1,231.58 and 494.13 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.49 : 1,231.58 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.49/1,231.58 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.49x = 1,231.58 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.49x = 608,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,558.15/892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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