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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,237.15 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,237.15 and 581.64 is: 802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,237.15 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,237.15 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,237.15 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 719,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,575.93/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.31

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