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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,232.69 and 582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,232.69 and 582.75 is: 804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,232.69 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,232.69 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,232.69 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 718,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,347.18/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.20

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