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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.20, 1,232.61 and 500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.20, 1,232.61 and 500.20 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.20 : 1,232.61 = 500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.20/1,232.61 = 500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.20x = 1,232.61 × 500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.20x = 616,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,551.52/893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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