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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.69, 1,233.29 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.69, 1,233.29 and 495.37 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.69 : 1,233.29 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.69/1,233.29 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.69x = 1,233.29 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.69x = 610,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,937.65/893.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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