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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.27, 1,238.66 and 599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.27, 1,238.66 and 599.02 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.27 : 1,238.66 = 599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.27/1,238.66 = 599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.27x = 1,238.66 × 599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.27x = 741,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,978.27/897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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