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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,238.02 and 617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,238.02 and 617.39 is: 852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,238.02 = 617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,238.02 = 617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,238.02 × 617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 764,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,341.17/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.64

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