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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.78, 1,235.85 and 647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.78, 1,235.85 and 647.64 is: 892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.78 : 1,235.85 = 647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.78/1,235.85 = 647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.78x = 1,235.85 × 647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.78x = 800,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,385.89/896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.51

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