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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,340.94 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,340.94 and 528.90 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.82 : 1,340.94 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.82/1,340.94 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.82x = 1,340.94 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.82x = 709,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,223.17/893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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