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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,234.02 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,234.02 and 562.62 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,234.02 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,234.02 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,234.02 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 694,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,284.33/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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