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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,235.90 and 683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,235.90 and 683.93 is: 942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,235.90 = 683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,235.90 = 683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,235.90 × 683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 845,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,264.62/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.66

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