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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,340.37 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,340.37 and 523.82 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,340.37 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,340.37 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,340.37 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 702,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,105.91/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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