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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,232.69 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,232.69 and 561.48 is: 774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,232.69 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,232.69 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,232.69 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 692,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,127.97/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.52

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