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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,232.43 and 561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,232.43 and 561.65 is: 775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,232.43 = 561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,232.43 = 561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,232.43 × 561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 692,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,194.31/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.03

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