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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,233.04 and 500.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,233.04 and 500.56 is: 690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,233.04 = 500.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,233.04 = 500.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,233.04 × 500.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 617,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,210.50/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.76

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