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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,240.11 and 787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,240.11 and 787.60 is: 1,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,240.11 = 787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,240.11 = 787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,240.11 × 787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 976,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,710.64/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.89

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