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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,232.96 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,232.96 and 539.57 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,232.96 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,232.96 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,232.96 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 665,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,268.23/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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