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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.17, 1,232.65 and 520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.17, 1,232.65 and 520.18 is: 717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.17 : 1,232.65 = 520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.17/1,232.65 = 520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.17x = 1,232.65 × 520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.17x = 641,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,200.12/893.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.89

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