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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,230.96 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,230.96 and 671.04 is: 925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,230.96 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,230.96 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,230.96 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 826,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,023.40/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.21

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