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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.42, 1,232.98 and 500.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.42, 1,232.98 and 500.48 is: 690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.42 : 1,232.98 = 500.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.42/1,232.98 = 500.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.42x = 1,232.98 × 500.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.42x = 617,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,081.83/893.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.70

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