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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,239.27 and 582.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,239.27 and 582.99 is: 804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,239.27 = 582.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,239.27 = 582.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,239.27 × 582.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 722,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,482.02/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.98

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