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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.68, 1,233.17 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.68, 1,233.17 and 500.72 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.68 : 1,233.17 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.68/1,233.17 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.68x = 1,233.17 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.68x = 617,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,472.88/893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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