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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.97, 1,232.38 and 500.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.97, 1,232.38 and 500.12 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.97 : 1,232.38 = 500.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.97/1,232.38 = 500.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.97x = 1,232.38 × 500.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.97x = 616,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,337.89/892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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