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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,341.12 and 863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,341.12 and 863.92 is: 1,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,341.12 = 863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,341.12 = 863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,341.12 × 863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 1,158,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,620.39/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.06

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