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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.77, 1,233.36 and 539.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.77, 1,233.36 and 539.78 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.77 : 1,233.36 = 539.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.77/1,233.36 = 539.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.77x = 1,233.36 × 539.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.77x = 665,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,736.89/893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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