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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,229.74 and 683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,229.74 and 683.22 is: 941.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,229.74 = 683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,229.74 = 683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,229.74 × 683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 840,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,182.96/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.05

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