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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.88, 1,231.16 and 671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.88, 1,231.16 and 671.41 is: 925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.88 : 1,231.16 = 671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.88/1,231.16 = 671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.88x = 1,231.16 × 671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.88x = 826,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,613.14/892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.78

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