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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.38, 1,233.29 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.38, 1,233.29 and 598.84 is: 826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.38 : 1,233.29 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.38/1,233.29 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.38x = 1,233.29 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.38x = 738,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,543.38/893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.68

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