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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.45, 1,232.93 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.45, 1,232.93 and 500.49 is: 690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.45 : 1,232.93 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.45/1,232.93 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.45x = 1,232.93 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.45x = 617,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,066.63/893.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.66

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