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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,236.96 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,236.96 and 767.04 is: 1,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,236.96 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,236.96 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,236.96 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 948,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,797.80/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.19

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