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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896, 1,342.86 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896, 1,342.86 and 479.72 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 1,342.86 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/1,342.86 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 1,342.86 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 644,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,196.80/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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