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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,232.10 and 578.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,232.10 and 578.36 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,232.10 = 578.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,232.10 = 578.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,232.10 × 578.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 712,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,597.36/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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