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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,232.80 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,232.80 and 544 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,232.80 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,232.80 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,232.80 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 670,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,643.20/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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