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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,237.37 and 581.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,237.37 and 581.83 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,237.37 = 581.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,237.37 = 581.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,237.37 × 581.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 719,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,937.35/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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