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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,237.16 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,237.16 and 565.11 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,237.16 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,237.16 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,237.16 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 699,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,132.90/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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