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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.01, 1,232.33 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.01, 1,232.33 and 494.69 is: 682.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.01 : 1,232.33 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.01/1,232.33 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.01x = 1,232.33 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.01x = 609,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,621.33/893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.66

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