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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893, 1,232.88 and 578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893, 1,232.88 and 578.40 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,232.88 = 578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,232.88 = 578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,232.88 × 578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 713,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,097.79/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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