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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,340.07 and 528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,340.07 and 528.25 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,340.07 = 528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,340.07 = 528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,340.07 × 528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 707,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,891.98/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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