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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.35, 1,232.91 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.35, 1,232.91 and 500.44 is: 690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.35 : 1,232.91 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.35/1,232.91 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.35x = 1,232.91 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.35x = 616,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,997.48/893.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.66

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