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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.62, 1,231.74 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.62, 1,231.74 and 499.62 is: 689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.62 : 1,231.74 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.62/1,231.74 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.62x = 1,231.74 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.62x = 615,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,401.94/892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.43

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