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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,231.70 and 597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,231.70 and 597.58 is: 824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,231.70 = 597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,231.70 = 597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,231.70 × 597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 736,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,039.29/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.68

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