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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,234.07 and 758.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,234.07 and 758.62 is: 1,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,234.07 = 758.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,234.07 = 758.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,234.07 × 758.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 936,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,190.78/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.05

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