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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.53, 1,233.46 and 672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.53, 1,233.46 and 672.54 is: 928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.53 : 1,233.46 = 672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.53/1,233.46 = 672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.53x = 1,233.46 × 672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.53x = 829,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,551.19/893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.40

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