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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,231.63 and 578.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,231.63 and 578.67 is: 797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,231.63 = 578.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,231.63 = 578.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,231.63 × 578.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 712,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,707.33/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.71

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