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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.92, 1,233.67 and 501.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.92, 1,233.67 and 501.07 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.92 : 1,233.67 = 501.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.92/1,233.67 = 501.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.92x = 1,233.67 × 501.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.92x = 618,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,148.86/893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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