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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,337.70 and 528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,337.70 and 528.38 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,337.70 = 528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,337.70 = 528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,337.70 × 528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 706,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,813.93/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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