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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.06, 1,236.57 and 634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.06, 1,236.57 and 634.53 is: 875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.06 : 1,236.57 = 634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.06/1,236.57 = 634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.06x = 1,236.57 × 634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.06x = 784,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,643.02/896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.66

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