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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.05, 1,232.38 and 494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.05, 1,232.38 and 494.72 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.05 : 1,232.38 = 494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.05/1,232.38 = 494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.05x = 1,232.38 × 494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.05x = 609,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,684.88/893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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