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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.96, 1,233.78 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.96, 1,233.78 and 562.52 is: 776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.96 : 1,233.78 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.96/1,233.78 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.96x = 1,233.78 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.96x = 694,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,025.93/893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.35

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