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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,232.69 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,232.69 and 500.40 is: 690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,232.69 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,232.69 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,232.69 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 616,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,835.57/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.55

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