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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.01, 1,232.40 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.01, 1,232.40 and 500.16 is: 690.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.01 : 1,232.40 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.01/1,232.40 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.01x = 1,232.40 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.01x = 616,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,392.27/893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.25

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