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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.51, 1,231.57 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.51, 1,231.57 and 519.50 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.51 : 1,231.57 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.51/1,231.57 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.51x = 1,231.57 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.51x = 639,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,800.62/892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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