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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,235.48 and 597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,235.48 and 597.03 is: 822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,235.48 = 597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,235.48 = 597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,235.48 × 597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 737,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,615.64/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.99

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