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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,236.87 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,236.87 and 547.14 is: 755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,236.87 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,236.87 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,236.87 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 676,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,741.05/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.11

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