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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,232.97 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,232.97 and 500.58 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,232.97 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,232.97 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,232.97 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 617,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,200.12/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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