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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,237.53 and 617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,237.53 and 617.05 is: 852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,237.53 = 617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,237.53 = 617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,237.53 × 617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 763,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,617.89/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.16

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