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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,233.36 and 495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,233.36 and 495.41 is: 683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,233.36 = 495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,233.36 = 495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,233.36 × 495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 611,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,010.23/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.66

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