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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.23, 1,337.51 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.23, 1,337.51 and 662.28 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.23 : 1,337.51 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.23/1,337.51 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.23x = 1,337.51 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.23x = 885,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,802.76/893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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