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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.94, 1,232.04 and 519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.94, 1,232.04 and 519.69 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.94 : 1,232.04 = 519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.94/1,232.04 = 519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.94x = 1,232.04 × 519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.94x = 640,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,278.87/892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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