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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,339.56 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,339.56 and 528.80 is: 792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,339.56 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,339.56 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,339.56 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 708,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,359.33/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.49

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