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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,232.84 and 613.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,232.84 and 613.38 is: 846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,232.84 = 613.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,232.84 = 613.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,232.84 × 613.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 756,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,199.40/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.77

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