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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.81, 1,340.72 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.81, 1,340.72 and 528.50 is: 792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.81 : 1,340.72 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.81/1,340.72 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.81x = 1,340.72 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.81x = 708,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,570.52/893.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.75

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