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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.89, 1,233.63 and 539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.89, 1,233.63 and 539.90 is: 745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.89 : 1,233.63 = 539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.89/1,233.63 = 539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.89x = 1,233.63 × 539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.89x = 666,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,030.67/893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.09

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