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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,236.95 and 581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,236.95 and 581.92 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,236.95 = 581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,236.95 = 581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,236.95 × 581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 719,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,805.94/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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