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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,344.15 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,344.15 and 582.90 is: 874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,344.15 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,344.15 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,344.15 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 783,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,505.04/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.35

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