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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,232.68 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,232.68 and 539.32 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,232.68 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,232.68 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,232.68 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 664,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,808.98/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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