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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,337.82 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,337.82 and 527.10 is: 789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,337.82 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,337.82 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,337.82 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 705,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,164.92/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.62

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