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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.56, 1,231.81 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.56, 1,231.81 and 519.66 is: 717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.56 : 1,231.81 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.56/1,231.81 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.56x = 1,231.81 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.56x = 640,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,119.08/892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.17

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