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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.90, 1,232.92 and 520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.90, 1,232.92 and 520.86 is: 718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.90 : 1,232.92 = 520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.90/1,232.92 = 520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.90x = 1,232.92 × 520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.90x = 642,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,173.58/893.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.40

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