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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,232.56 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,232.56 and 682.83 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,232.56 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,232.56 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,232.56 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 841,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,628.94/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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