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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.91, 1,232.60 and 671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.91, 1,232.60 and 671.91 is: 927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.91 : 1,232.60 = 671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.91/1,232.60 = 671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.91x = 1,232.60 × 671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.91x = 828,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,192.91/892.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.53

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