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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,233.27 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,233.27 and 500.64 is: 690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,233.27 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,233.27 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,233.27 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 617,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,424.29/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.96

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