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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,232.60 and 500.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,232.60 and 500.24 is: 690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,232.60 = 500.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,232.60 = 500.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,232.60 × 500.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 616,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,595.82/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.26

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