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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,231.10 and 682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,231.10 and 682.25 is: 940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,231.10 = 682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,231.10 = 682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,231.10 × 682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 839,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,922.76/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.98

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