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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.33, 1,232.81 and 500.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.33, 1,232.81 and 500.36 is: 690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.33 : 1,232.81 = 500.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.33/1,232.81 = 500.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.33x = 1,232.81 × 500.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.33x = 616,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,851.77/893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.50

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