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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.30, 1,337.95 and 828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.30, 1,337.95 and 828.64 is: 1,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.30 : 1,337.95 = 828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.30/1,337.95 = 828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.30x = 1,337.95 × 828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.30x = 1,108,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,678.89/896.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.95

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