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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,236.06 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,236.06 and 730.62 is: 1,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,236.06 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,236.06 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,236.06 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 903,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,090.16/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.16

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