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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,232.97 and 613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,232.97 and 613.19 is: 846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,232.97 = 613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,232.97 = 613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,232.97 × 613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 756,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,038.71/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.59

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