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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,340.33 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,340.33 and 498.48 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,340.33 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,340.33 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,340.33 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 668,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,127.70/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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