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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,234.08 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,234.08 and 583.68 is: 805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,234.08 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,234.08 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,234.08 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 720,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,307.81/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.93

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