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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.43, 1,232.52 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.43, 1,232.52 and 562.04 is: 775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.43 : 1,232.52 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.43/1,232.52 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.43x = 1,232.52 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.43x = 692,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,721.89/893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.35

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