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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,233.21 and 520.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,233.21 and 520.79 is: 718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,233.21 = 520.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,233.21 = 520.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,233.21 × 520.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 642,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,240.83/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.58

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