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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,231.91 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,231.91 and 499.69 is: 689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,231.91 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,231.91 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,231.91 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 615,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,573.11/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.58

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