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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,237.73 and 841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,237.73 and 841.22 is: 1,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,237.73 = 841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,237.73 = 841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,237.73 × 841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 1,041,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,192.84/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.00

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