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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.45, 1,232.43 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.45, 1,232.43 and 539.12 is: 743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.45 : 1,232.43 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.45/1,232.43 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.45x = 1,232.43 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.45x = 664,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,427.66/893.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.67

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