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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,233.26 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,233.26 and 520.80 is: 718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,233.26 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,233.26 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,233.26 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 642,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,281.81/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.65

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