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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.78, 1,232.54 and 578.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.78, 1,232.54 and 578.99 is: 798.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.78 : 1,232.54 = 578.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.78/1,232.54 = 578.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.78x = 1,232.54 × 578.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.78x = 713,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,628.52/893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.44

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