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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,237.16 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,237.16 and 675.24 is: 932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,237.16 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,237.16 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,237.16 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 835,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,379.92/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.14

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