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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.55, 1,233.09 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.55, 1,233.09 and 495.24 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.55 : 1,233.09 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.55/1,233.09 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.55x = 1,233.09 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.55x = 610,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,675.49/893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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