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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,231.77 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,231.77 and 519.60 is: 717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,231.77 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,231.77 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,231.77 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 640,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,027.69/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.07

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