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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,344.88 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,344.88 and 846.70 is: 1,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,344.88 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,344.88 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,344.88 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 1,138,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,709.90/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.87

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