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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.85, 1,236.49 and 581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.85, 1,236.49 and 581.56 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.85 : 1,236.49 = 581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.85/1,236.49 = 581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.85x = 1,236.49 × 581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.85x = 719,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,093.12/896.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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