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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,237.66 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,237.66 and 602.12 is: 830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,237.66 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,237.66 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,237.66 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 745,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,219.84/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.88

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