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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,233.23 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,233.23 and 495.27 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,233.23 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,233.23 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,233.23 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 610,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,778.28/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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