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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,232.47 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,232.47 and 520.05 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,232.47 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,232.47 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,232.47 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 640,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,943.42/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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