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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.68, 1,233.38 and 500.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.68, 1,233.38 and 500.83 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.68 : 1,233.38 = 500.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.68/1,233.38 = 500.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.68x = 1,233.38 × 500.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.68x = 617,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,705.03/893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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