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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,232.31 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,232.31 and 561.44 is: 774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,232.31 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,232.31 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,232.31 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 691,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,868.13/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.66

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