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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,238.09 and 710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,238.09 and 710.51 is: 981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,238.09 = 710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,238.09 = 710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,238.09 × 710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 879,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,665.58/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.33

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