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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,238.32 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,238.32 and 711.18 is: 981.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,238.32 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,238.32 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,238.32 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 880,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,668.42/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.86

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