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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.07, 1,232.01 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.07, 1,232.01 and 597.96 is: 824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.07 : 1,232.01 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.07/1,232.01 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.07x = 1,232.01 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.07x = 736,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,692.70/893.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.90

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