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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.21, 1,340.12 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.21, 1,340.12 and 563.77 is: 845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.21 : 1,340.12 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.21/1,340.12 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.21x = 1,340.12 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.21x = 755,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,517.51/893.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.84

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