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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,232.44 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,232.44 and 520.20 is: 717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,232.44 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,232.44 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,232.44 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 641,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,115.29/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.79

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