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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,232.82 and 500.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,232.82 and 500.42 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,232.82 = 500.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,232.82 = 500.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,232.82 × 500.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 616,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,930.87/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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