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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.93, 896.67 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.93, 896.67 and 207.87 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.93 : 896.67 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.93/896.67 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.93x = 896.67 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.93x = 186,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,390.79/597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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