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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,232.58 and 578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,232.58 and 578.92 is: 798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,232.58 = 578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,232.58 = 578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,232.58 × 578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 713,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,565.21/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.56

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