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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,236.87 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,236.87 and 564.50 is: 778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,236.87 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,236.87 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,236.87 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 698,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,213.12/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.69

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