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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.15, 1,232.52 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.15, 1,232.52 and 520.08 is: 717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.15 : 1,232.52 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.15/1,232.52 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.15x = 1,232.52 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.15x = 641,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,009.00/893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.69

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