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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.01, 1,232.33 and 500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.01, 1,232.33 and 500.02 is: 690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.01 : 1,232.33 = 500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.01/1,232.33 = 500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.01x = 1,232.33 × 500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.01x = 616,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,184.07/893.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.01

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