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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.09, 1,236.38 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.09, 1,236.38 and 537.30 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.09 : 1,236.38 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.09/1,236.38 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.09x = 1,236.38 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.09x = 664,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,308.32/896.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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