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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,237.02 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,237.02 and 585.96 is: 808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,237.02 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,237.02 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,237.02 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 724,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,844.24/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.51

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