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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,236.82 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,236.82 and 564.30 is: 778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,236.82 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,236.82 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,236.82 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 697,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,937.53/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.86

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