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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,336.63 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,336.63 and 535.82 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,336.63 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,336.63 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,336.63 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 716,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,184.56/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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