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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,232.90 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,232.90 and 520.32 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,232.90 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,232.90 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,232.90 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 641,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,493.76/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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