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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.93, 1,340.70 and 587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.93, 1,340.70 and 587.93 is: 881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.93 : 1,340.70 = 587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.93/1,340.70 = 587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.93x = 1,340.70 × 587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.93x = 788,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,237.75/893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.77

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