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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.45, 1,232.96 and 500.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.45, 1,232.96 and 500.45 is: 690.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.45 : 1,232.96 = 500.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.45/1,232.96 = 500.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.45x = 1,232.96 × 500.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.45x = 617,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,032.33/893.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.62

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