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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,231.20 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,231.20 and 577.92 is: 797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,231.20 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,231.20 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,231.20 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 711,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,535.10/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.18

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