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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.08, 1,342.91 and 463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.08, 1,342.91 and 463.54 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.08 : 1,342.91 = 463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.08/1,342.91 = 463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.08x = 1,342.91 × 463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.08x = 622,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,492.50/896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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