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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,232.42 and 578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,232.42 and 578.62 is: 797.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,232.42 = 578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,232.42 = 578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,232.42 × 578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 713,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,102.86/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.76

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