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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 896.76 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 896.76 and 213.12 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 896.76 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/896.76 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 896.76 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 191,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,117.49/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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