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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.65, 1,230.59 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.65, 1,230.59 and 612.44 is: 844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.65 : 1,230.59 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.65/1,230.59 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.65x = 1,230.59 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.65x = 753,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,659.07/892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.30

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