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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.70, 1,231.95 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.70, 1,231.95 and 499.74 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.70 : 1,231.95 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.70/1,231.95 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.70x = 1,231.95 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.70x = 615,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,654.69/892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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