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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,232.33 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,232.33 and 520.01 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,232.33 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,232.33 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,232.33 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 640,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,823.92/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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