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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,238.07 and 617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,238.07 and 617.43 is: 852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,238.07 = 617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,238.07 = 617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,238.07 × 617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 764,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,421.56/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.70

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