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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,232.84 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,232.84 and 561.64 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,232.84 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,232.84 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,232.84 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 692,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,412.26/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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