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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.87, 1,231.75 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.87, 1,231.75 and 556.50 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.87 : 1,231.75 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.87/1,231.75 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.87x = 1,231.75 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.87x = 685,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,468.88/892.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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