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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,339.02 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,339.02 and 503.37 is: 754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,339.02 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,339.02 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,339.02 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 674,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,022.50/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.69

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