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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.94, 1,233.21 and 520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.94, 1,233.21 and 520.83 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.94 : 1,233.21 = 520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.94/1,233.21 = 520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.94x = 1,233.21 × 520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.94x = 642,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,292.76/893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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