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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.54, 1,233.53 and 613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.54, 1,233.53 and 613.88 is: 847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.54 : 1,233.53 = 613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.54/1,233.53 = 613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.54x = 1,233.53 × 613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.54x = 757,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,230.16/893.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.45

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