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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,234.76 and 671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,234.76 and 671.18 is: 924.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,234.76 = 671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,234.76 = 671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,234.76 × 671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 828,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,746.22/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.75

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