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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.70, 1,232.34 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.70, 1,232.34 and 671.73 is: 927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.70 : 1,232.34 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.70/1,232.34 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.70x = 1,232.34 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.70x = 827,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,799.75/892.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.30

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