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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.79, 1,233.44 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.79, 1,233.44 and 500.82 is: 691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.79 : 1,233.44 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.79/1,233.44 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.79x = 1,233.44 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.79x = 617,728.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,728.92/893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.13

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