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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.67, 1,231.85 and 494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.67, 1,231.85 and 494.32 is: 682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.67 : 1,231.85 = 494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.67/1,231.85 = 494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.67x = 1,231.85 × 494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.67x = 608,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,928.09/892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.14

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