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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.29, 1,232.74 and 500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.29, 1,232.74 and 500.31 is: 690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.29 : 1,232.74 = 500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.29/1,232.74 = 500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.29x = 1,232.74 × 500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.29x = 616,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,752.77/893.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.43

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