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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,237.73 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,237.73 and 600.98 is: 830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,237.73 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,237.73 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,237.73 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 743,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,850.98/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.02

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