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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,236.87 and 719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,236.87 and 719.34 is: 992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,236.87 = 719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,236.87 = 719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,236.87 × 719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 889,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,730.07/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.89

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