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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.69, 1,233.36 and 500.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.69, 1,233.36 and 500.74 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.69 : 1,233.36 = 500.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.69/1,233.36 = 500.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.69x = 1,233.36 × 500.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.69x = 617,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,590.18/893.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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