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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.79, 1,232.49 and 613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.79, 1,232.49 and 613.13 is: 846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.79 : 1,232.49 = 613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.79/1,232.49 = 613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.79x = 1,232.49 × 613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.79x = 755,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,670.43/892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.42

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