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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,233.72 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,233.72 and 598.80 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,233.72 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,233.72 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,233.72 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 738,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,751.54/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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