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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.24, 1,238.08 and 853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.24, 1,238.08 and 853.04 is: 1,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.24 : 1,238.08 = 853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.24/1,238.08 = 853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.24x = 1,238.08 × 853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.24x = 1,056,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,131.76/896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.40

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