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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.53, 1,339.25 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.53, 1,339.25 and 528.62 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.53 : 1,339.25 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.53/1,339.25 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.53x = 1,339.25 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.53x = 707,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,954.34/893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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