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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,237.23 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,237.23 and 581.52 is: 802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,237.23 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,237.23 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,237.23 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 719,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,473.99/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.84

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