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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,236.74 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,236.74 and 565.16 is: 779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,236.74 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,236.74 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,236.74 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 698,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,955.98/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.79

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