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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,232.76 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,232.76 and 598.32 is: 825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,232.76 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,232.76 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,232.76 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 737,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,584.96/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.82

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