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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.10, 1,233.26 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.10, 1,233.26 and 562.10 is: 776.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.10 : 1,233.26 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.10/1,233.26 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.10x = 1,233.26 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.10x = 693,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,215.45/893.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.19

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