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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.17, 1,337.28 and 673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.17, 1,337.28 and 673.13 is: 1,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.17 : 1,337.28 = 673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.17/1,337.28 = 673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.17x = 1,337.28 × 673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.17x = 900,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,164.75/893.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.83

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