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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,339.89 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,339.89 and 373.16 is: 559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,339.89 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,339.89 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,339.89 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 499,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,989.86/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.82

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