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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.11, 1,335.37 and 866.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.11, 1,335.37 and 866.75 is: 1,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.11 : 1,335.37 = 866.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.11/1,335.37 = 866.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.11x = 1,335.37 × 866.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.11x = 1,157,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,431.95/896.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.62

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