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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,238.12 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,238.12 and 602.36 is: 831.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,238.12 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,238.12 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,238.12 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 745,784.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,784.76/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.53

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