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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.40, 1,339.92 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.40, 1,339.92 and 568.32 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.40 : 1,339.92 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.40/1,339.92 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.40x = 1,339.92 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.40x = 761,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,503.33/893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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