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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,233.18 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,233.18 and 770.49 is: 1,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,233.18 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,233.18 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,233.18 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 950,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,152.86/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.13

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