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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,344.03 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,344.03 and 533.15 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,344.03 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,344.03 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,344.03 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 716,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,566.93/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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