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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.76, 1,237.24 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.76, 1,237.24 and 547.20 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.76 : 1,237.24 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.76/1,237.24 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.76x = 1,237.24 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.76x = 677,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,017.73/896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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