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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,233.52 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,233.52 and 683.60 is: 943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,233.52 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,233.52 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,233.52 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 843,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,234.27/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.51

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