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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.36, 1,232.64 and 561.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.36, 1,232.64 and 561.67 is: 774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.36 : 1,232.64 = 561.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.36/1,232.64 = 561.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.36x = 1,232.64 × 561.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.36x = 692,335.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,335.41/893.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.98

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