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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.35, 1,232.79 and 500.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.35, 1,232.79 and 500.37 is: 690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.35 : 1,232.79 = 500.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.35/1,232.79 = 500.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.35x = 1,232.79 × 500.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.35x = 616,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,851.13/893.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.49

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