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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,341.36 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,341.36 and 528.72 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,341.36 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,341.36 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,341.36 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 709,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,203.86/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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