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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,237.01 and 675.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,237.01 and 675.11 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,237.01 = 675.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,237.01 = 675.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,237.01 × 675.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 835,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,108.26/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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