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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.21, 1,232.34 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.21, 1,232.34 and 578.48 is: 798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.21 : 1,232.34 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.21/1,232.34 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.21x = 1,232.34 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.21x = 712,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,877.88/893.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.11

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