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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,237.02 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,237.02 and 601.20 is: 829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,237.02 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,237.02 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,237.02 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 743,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,696.42/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.59

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