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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,238.42 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,238.42 and 601.48 is: 830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,238.42 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,238.42 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,238.42 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 744,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,884.86/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.71

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