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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,236.94 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,236.94 and 564.84 is: 779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,236.94 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,236.94 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,236.94 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 698,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,673.19/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.25

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