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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.89, 1,234.20 and 579.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.89, 1,234.20 and 579.31 is: 799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.89 : 1,234.20 = 579.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.89/1,234.20 = 579.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.89x = 1,234.20 × 579.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.89x = 714,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,984.40/893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.86

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