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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,338.75 and 502.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,338.75 and 502.99 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,338.75 = 502.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,338.75 = 502.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,338.75 × 502.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 673,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,377.86/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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