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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.31, 1,338.10 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.31, 1,338.10 and 567.06 is: 849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.31 : 1,338.10 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.31/1,338.10 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.31x = 1,338.10 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.31x = 758,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,782.99/893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.41

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