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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.93, 1,233.65 and 495.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.93, 1,233.65 and 495.63 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.93 : 1,233.65 = 495.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.93/1,233.65 = 495.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.93x = 1,233.65 × 495.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.93x = 611,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,435.19/893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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