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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,337.46 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,337.46 and 584.12 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,337.46 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,337.46 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,337.46 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 781,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,230.45/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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