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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,233.25 and 500.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,233.25 and 500.69 is: 690.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,233.25 = 500.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,233.25 = 500.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,233.25 × 500.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 617,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,477.77/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.97

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