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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,238.49 and 602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,238.49 and 602.58 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,238.49 = 602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,238.49 = 602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,238.49 × 602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 746,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,289.30/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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