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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.39, 1,232.63 and 515.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.39, 1,232.63 and 515.27 is: 710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.39 : 1,232.63 = 515.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.39/1,232.63 = 515.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.39x = 1,232.63 × 515.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.39x = 635,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,131.10/893.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.93

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