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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,237.50 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,237.50 and 601.38 is: 830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,237.50 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,237.50 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,237.50 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 744,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,207.75/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.05

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