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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.49, 1,231.64 and 488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.49, 1,231.64 and 488.73 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.49 : 1,231.64 = 488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.49/1,231.64 = 488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.49x = 1,231.64 × 488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.49x = 601,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,943.42/892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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