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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896, 1,236.62 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896, 1,236.62 and 546.89 is: 754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 1,236.62 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/1,236.62 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 1,236.62 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 676,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,292.38/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.79

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