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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.09, 1,232.61 and 520.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.09, 1,232.61 and 520.13 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.09 : 1,232.61 = 520.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.09/1,232.61 = 520.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.09x = 1,232.61 × 520.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.09x = 641,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,117.44/893.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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