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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,236.88 and 868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,236.88 and 868.82 is: 1,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,236.88 = 868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,236.88 = 868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,236.88 × 868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 1,074,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,626.08/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.12

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