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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.85, 1,232.12 and 499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.85, 1,232.12 and 499.87 is: 689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.85 : 1,232.12 = 499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.85/1,232.12 = 499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.85x = 1,232.12 × 499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.85x = 615,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,899.82/892.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.81

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