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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.77, 1,231.97 and 494.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.77, 1,231.97 and 494.41 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.77 : 1,231.97 = 494.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.77/1,231.97 = 494.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.77x = 1,231.97 × 494.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.77x = 609,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,098.29/892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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