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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,340.82 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,340.82 and 775.98 is: 1,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,340.82 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,340.82 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,340.82 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 1,040,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,449.50/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.05

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