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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,238.21 and 634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,238.21 and 634.37 is: 875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,238.21 = 634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,238.21 = 634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,238.21 × 634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 785,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,487.96/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.87

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