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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,238.31 and 582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,238.31 and 582.70 is: 804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,238.31 = 582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,238.31 = 582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,238.31 × 582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 721,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,563.24/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.44

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