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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,238.23 and 598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,238.23 and 598.71 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,238.23 = 598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,238.23 = 598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,238.23 × 598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 741,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,340.68/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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