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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,340.75 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,340.75 and 522.72 is: 784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,340.75 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,340.75 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,340.75 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 700,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,834.23/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.08

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