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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.75, 1,232.32 and 538.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.75, 1,232.32 and 538.69 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.75 : 1,232.32 = 538.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.75/1,232.32 = 538.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.75x = 1,232.32 × 538.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.75x = 663,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,838.46/892.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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