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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,238.28 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,238.28 and 617.58 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,238.28 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,238.28 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,238.28 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 764,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,736.96/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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