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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,233.05 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,233.05 and 579.23 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,233.05 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,233.05 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,233.05 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 714,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,217.29/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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