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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.03, 1,232.19 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.03, 1,232.19 and 539.01 is: 743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.03 : 1,232.19 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.03/1,232.19 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.03x = 1,232.19 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.03x = 664,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,164.68/893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.72

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