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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.72, 1,238.60 and 582.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.72, 1,238.60 and 582.99 is: 804.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.72 : 1,238.60 = 582.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.72/1,238.60 = 582.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.72x = 1,238.60 × 582.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.72x = 722,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,088.50/897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.36

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