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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.40, 1,232.79 and 500.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.40, 1,232.79 and 500.34 is: 690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.40 : 1,232.79 = 500.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.40/1,232.79 = 500.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.40x = 1,232.79 × 500.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.40x = 616,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,814.15/893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.41

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