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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,234.91 and 633.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,234.91 and 633.69 is: 873.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,234.91 = 633.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,234.91 = 633.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,234.91 × 633.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 782,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,551.70/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.26

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