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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,231.65 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,231.65 and 499.52 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.50 : 1,231.65 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.50/1,231.65 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.50x = 1,231.65 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.50x = 615,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,227.65/892.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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