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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.55, 1,237.29 and 675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.55, 1,237.29 and 675.15 is: 931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.55 : 1,237.29 = 675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.55/1,237.29 = 675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.55x = 1,237.29 × 675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.55x = 835,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,356.34/896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.75

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