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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,233.38 and 500.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,233.38 and 500.78 is: 691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,233.38 = 500.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,233.38 = 500.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,233.38 × 500.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 617,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,643.37/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.03

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