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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,237.28 and 675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,237.28 and 675.52 is: 932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,237.28 = 675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,237.28 = 675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,237.28 × 675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 835,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,807.39/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.65

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