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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,235.24 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,235.24 and 807.68 is: 1,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,235.24 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,235.24 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,235.24 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 997,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,678.64/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.29

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