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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.24, 1,232.96 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.24, 1,232.96 and 520.58 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.24 : 1,232.96 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.24/1,232.96 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.24x = 1,232.96 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.24x = 641,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,854.32/893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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