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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,231.87 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,231.87 and 499.74 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,231.87 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,231.87 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,231.87 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 615,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,614.71/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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