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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,231.99 and 499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,231.99 and 499.75 is: 689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,231.99 = 499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,231.99 = 499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,231.99 × 499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 615,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,687.00/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.61

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