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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,339.62 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,339.62 and 528.36 is: 792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,339.62 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,339.62 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,339.62 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 707,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,801.62/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.20

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