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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,233.44 and 500.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,233.44 and 500.85 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.82 : 1,233.44 = 500.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.82/1,233.44 = 500.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.82x = 1,233.44 × 500.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.82x = 617,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,765.92/893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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