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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.11, 1,236.09 and 564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.11, 1,236.09 and 564.27 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.11 : 1,236.09 = 564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.11/1,236.09 = 564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.11x = 1,236.09 × 564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.11x = 697,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,488.50/896.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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