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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,232.85 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,232.85 and 500.40 is: 690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,232.85 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,232.85 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,232.85 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 616,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,918.14/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.55

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