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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893, 1,232.34 and 543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893, 1,232.34 and 543.76 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,232.34 = 543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,232.34 = 543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,232.34 × 543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 670,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,097.20/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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