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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.75, 1,233.92 and 583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.75, 1,233.92 and 583.79 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.75 : 1,233.92 = 583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.75/1,233.92 = 583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.75x = 1,233.92 × 583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.75x = 720,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,347.24/893.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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