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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,232.48 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,232.48 and 683.25 is: 942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,232.48 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,232.48 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,232.48 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 842,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,091.96/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.35

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