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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,232.58 and 500.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,232.58 and 500.14 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,232.58 = 500.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,232.58 = 500.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,232.58 × 500.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 616,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,462.56/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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