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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.87, 1,233.58 and 500.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.87, 1,233.58 and 500.90 is: 691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.87 : 1,233.58 = 500.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.87/1,233.58 = 500.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.87x = 1,233.58 × 500.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.87x = 617,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,900.22/893.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.26

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