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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,236.45 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,236.45 and 581.52 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,236.45 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,236.45 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,236.45 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 719,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,020.40/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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