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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,232.64 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,232.64 and 561.52 is: 774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,232.64 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,232.64 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,232.64 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 692,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,145.85/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.80

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