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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,344.63 and 675.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,344.63 and 675.21 is: 1,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,344.63 = 675.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,344.63 = 675.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,344.63 × 675.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 907,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,907.62/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.18

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