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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,236.85 and 617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,236.85 and 617.14 is: 851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,236.85 = 617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,236.85 = 617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,236.85 × 617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 763,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,309.61/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.39

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