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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.97, 1,234.17 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.97, 1,234.17 and 599.76 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.97 : 1,234.17 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.97/1,234.17 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.97x = 1,234.17 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.97x = 740,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,205.80/893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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