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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.69, 1,233.23 and 500.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.69, 1,233.23 and 500.70 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.69 : 1,233.23 = 500.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.69/1,233.23 = 500.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.69x = 1,233.23 × 500.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.69x = 617,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,475.76/893.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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