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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.18, 1,232.60 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.18, 1,232.60 and 543.94 is: 750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.18 : 1,232.60 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.18/1,232.60 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.18x = 1,232.60 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.18x = 670,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,460.44/893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.64

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