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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,346.10 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,346.10 and 636.66 is: 956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,346.10 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,346.10 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,346.10 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 857,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,008.03/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.45

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