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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.60, 1,231.73 and 499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.60, 1,231.73 and 499.61 is: 689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.60 : 1,231.73 = 499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.60/1,231.73 = 499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.60x = 1,231.73 × 499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.60x = 615,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,384.63/892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.43

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