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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,233.32 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,233.32 and 598.62 is: 826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,233.32 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,233.32 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,233.32 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 738,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,287.03/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.32

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