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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.02, 1,342.56 and 653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.02, 1,342.56 and 653.02 is: 978.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.02 : 1,342.56 = 653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.02/1,342.56 = 653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.02x = 1,342.56 × 653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.02x = 876,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,718.53/896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.46

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