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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.86, 1,236.85 and 581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.86, 1,236.85 and 581.81 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.86 : 1,236.85 = 581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.86/1,236.85 = 581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.86x = 1,236.85 × 581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.86x = 719,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,611.70/896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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