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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,233.10 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,233.10 and 500.58 is: 690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,233.10 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,233.10 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,233.10 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 617,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,264.42/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.80

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