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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.49, 1,339.80 and 523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.49, 1,339.80 and 523.39 is: 784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.49 : 1,339.80 = 523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.49/1,339.80 = 523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.49x = 1,339.80 × 523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.49x = 701,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,237.92/893.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.83

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