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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,231.88 and 499.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,231.88 and 499.63 is: 689.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,231.88 = 499.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,231.88 = 499.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,231.88 × 499.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 615,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,484.20/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.56

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