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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.36, 1,232.99 and 657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.36, 1,232.99 and 657.65 is: 907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.36 : 1,232.99 = 657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.36/1,232.99 = 657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.36x = 1,232.99 × 657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.36x = 810,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,866.42/893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.66

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