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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.66, 1,231.87 and 499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.66, 1,231.87 and 499.66 is: 689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.66 : 1,231.87 = 499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.66/1,231.87 = 499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.66x = 1,231.87 × 499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.66x = 615,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,516.16/892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.53

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