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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,233.32 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,233.32 and 500.76 is: 690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,233.32 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,233.32 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,233.32 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 617,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,594.82/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.95

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