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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,339.02 and 568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,339.02 and 568.28 is: 851.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,339.02 = 568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,339.02 = 568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,339.02 × 568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 760,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,938.29/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.62

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