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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,232.13 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,232.13 and 543.10 is: 749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,232.13 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,232.13 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,232.13 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 669,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,169.80/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.33

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