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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,232.50 and 494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,232.50 and 494.81 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,232.50 = 494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,232.50 = 494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,232.50 × 494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 609,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,853.33/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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