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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.93, 1,339.09 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.93, 1,339.09 and 568.13 is: 851.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.93 : 1,339.09 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.93/1,339.09 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.93x = 1,339.09 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.93x = 760,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,769.09/893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.04

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