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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,233.24 and 539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,233.24 and 539.29 is: 744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,233.24 = 539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,233.24 = 539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,233.24 × 539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 665,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,074.00/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.51

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