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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,233.18 and 631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,233.18 and 631.98 is: 872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,233.18 = 631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,233.18 = 631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,233.18 × 631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 779,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,345.10/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.39

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