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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,233.16 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,233.16 and 557.19 is: 769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,233.16 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,233.16 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,233.16 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 687,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,108.90/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.30

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