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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,237.50 and 802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,237.50 and 802.94 is: 1,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,237.50 = 802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,237.50 = 802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,237.50 × 802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 993,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,632.06/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.53

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