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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.08, 1,235.82 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.08, 1,235.82 and 564.52 is: 778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.08 : 1,235.82 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.08/1,235.82 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.08x = 1,235.82 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.08x = 697,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,645.11/896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.55

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