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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,338.44 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,338.44 and 502.88 is: 753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,338.44 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,338.44 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,338.44 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 673,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,065.50/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.43

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