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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.12, 1,238.36 and 674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.12, 1,238.36 and 674.69 is: 932.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.12 : 1,238.36 = 674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.12/1,238.36 = 674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.12x = 1,238.36 × 674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.12x = 835,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,499.54/896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.35

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