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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,337.58 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,337.58 and 522.20 is: 782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,337.58 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,337.58 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,337.58 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 698,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,484.28/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.06

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