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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,337.78 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,337.78 and 526.74 is: 789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,337.78 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,337.78 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,337.78 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 704,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,662.24/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.02

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