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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,232.31 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,232.31 and 578.52 is: 797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,232.31 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,232.31 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,232.31 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 712,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,915.98/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.62

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