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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.86, 1,237.42 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.86, 1,237.42 and 778.64 is: 1,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.86 : 1,237.42 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.86/1,237.42 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.86x = 1,237.42 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.86x = 963,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,504.71/896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.31

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