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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,344.35 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,344.35 and 588.03 is: 882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,344.35 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,344.35 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,344.35 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 790,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,515.19/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.25

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