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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,233.14 and 500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,233.14 and 500.60 is: 690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,233.14 = 500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,233.14 = 500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,233.14 × 500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 617,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,309.88/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.84

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