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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.69, 1,231.60 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.69, 1,231.60 and 538.47 is: 742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.69 : 1,231.60 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.69/1,231.60 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.69x = 1,231.60 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.69x = 663,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,179.65/892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.90

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