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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,236.74 and 617.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,236.74 and 617.42 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,236.74 = 617.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,236.74 = 617.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,236.74 × 617.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 763,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,588.02/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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