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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,237.32 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,237.32 and 602.28 is: 830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,237.32 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,237.32 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,237.32 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 745,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,213.09/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.84

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