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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,233 and 500.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,233 and 500.54 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,233 = 500.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,233 = 500.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,233 × 500.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 617,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,159.66/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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