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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.31, 1,232.55 and 520.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.31, 1,232.55 and 520.09 is: 717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.31 : 1,232.55 = 520.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.31/1,232.55 = 520.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.31x = 1,232.55 × 520.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.31x = 641,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,033.85/893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.59

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