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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.51, 1,231.77 and 657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.51, 1,231.77 and 657.04 is: 905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.51 : 1,231.77 = 657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.51/1,231.77 = 657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.51x = 1,231.77 × 657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.51x = 809,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,312.72/893.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.77

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