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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,233.08 and 520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,233.08 and 520.41 is: 718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,233.08 = 520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,233.08 = 520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,233.08 × 520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 641,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,707.16/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.32

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