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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,236.89 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,236.89 and 672.13 is: 927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,236.89 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,236.89 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,236.89 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 831,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,350.88/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.20

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