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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.05, 1,340.01 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.05, 1,340.01 and 503.47 is: 755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.05 : 1,340.01 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.05/1,340.01 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.05x = 1,340.01 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.05x = 674,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,654.83/893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.45

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