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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.55, 1,232.73 and 520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.55, 1,232.73 and 520.50 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.55 : 1,232.73 = 520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.55/1,232.73 = 520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.55x = 1,232.73 × 520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.55x = 641,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,635.97/893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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