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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,340.37 and 585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,340.37 and 585.24 is: 878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,340.37 = 585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,340.37 = 585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,340.37 × 585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 784,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,438.14/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.18

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