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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,238.87 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,238.87 and 599.18 is: 827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,238.87 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,238.87 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,238.87 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 742,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,296.94/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.13

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