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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.26, 1,232.72 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.26, 1,232.72 and 500.28 is: 690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.26 : 1,232.72 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.26/1,232.72 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.26x = 1,232.72 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.26x = 616,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,708.53/893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.40

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