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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,237.98 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,237.98 and 767.64 is: 1,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,237.98 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,237.98 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,237.98 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 950,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,322.97/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.90

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