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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,236.77 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,236.77 and 581.41 is: 802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,236.77 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,236.77 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,236.77 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 719,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,061.35/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.04

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