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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,233 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,233 and 520.66 is: 718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,233 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,233 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,233 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 641,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,973.78/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.45

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