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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,341.63 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,341.63 and 504.33 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,341.63 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,341.63 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,341.63 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 676,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,624.26/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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