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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.96, 1,233.38 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.96, 1,233.38 and 579.23 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.96 : 1,233.38 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.96/1,233.38 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.96x = 1,233.38 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.96x = 714,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,401.63/893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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