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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,238.30 and 712.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,238.30 and 712.11 is: 983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,238.30 = 712.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,238.30 = 712.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,238.30 × 712.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 881,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,802.25/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.42

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