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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,233.60 and 521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,233.60 and 521.13 is: 719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,233.60 = 521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,233.60 = 521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,233.60 × 521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 642,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,865.97/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.16

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