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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.91, 1,232.20 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.91, 1,232.20 and 500.01 is: 690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.91 : 1,232.20 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.91/1,232.20 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.91x = 1,232.20 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.91x = 616,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,105.51/892.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.00

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