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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.53, 1,341.57 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.53, 1,341.57 and 504.29 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.53 : 1,341.57 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.53/1,341.57 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.53x = 1,341.57 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.53x = 676,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,540.34/893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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