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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,232.96 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,232.96 and 599.13 is: 826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,232.96 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,232.96 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,232.96 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 738,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,700.33/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.44

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