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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,232.42 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,232.42 and 520.16 is: 717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,232.42 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,232.42 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,232.42 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 641,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,046.82/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.62

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