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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.53, 1,231.67 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.53, 1,231.67 and 499.55 is: 689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.53 : 1,231.67 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.53/1,231.67 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.53x = 1,231.67 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.53x = 615,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,280.75/892.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.37

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