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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,236.20 and 777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,236.20 and 777.99 is: 1,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,236.20 = 777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,236.20 = 777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,236.20 × 777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 961,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,747.35/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.08

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