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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.66, 1,238.21 and 675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.66, 1,238.21 and 675.23 is: 932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.66 : 1,238.21 = 675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.66/1,238.21 = 675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.66x = 1,238.21 × 675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.66x = 836,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,074.15/896.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.43

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