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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,237.86 and 602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,237.86 and 602.58 is: 830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,237.86 = 602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,237.86 = 602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,237.86 × 602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 745,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,909.68/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.67

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