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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,233.11 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,233.11 and 495.24 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,233.11 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,233.11 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,233.11 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 610,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,682.92/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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