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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,232.52 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,232.52 and 500.16 is: 690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,232.52 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,232.52 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,232.52 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 616,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,457.20/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.20

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