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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.47, 1,232.88 and 520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.47, 1,232.88 and 520.51 is: 718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.47 : 1,232.88 = 520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.47/1,232.88 = 520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.47x = 1,232.88 × 520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.47x = 641,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,726.37/893.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.24

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