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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,232.46 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,232.46 and 543.75 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,232.46 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,232.46 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,232.46 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 670,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,150.13/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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