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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,344.06 and 715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,344.06 and 715.68 is: 1,073.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,344.06 = 715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,344.06 = 715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,344.06 × 715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 961,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,916.86/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.41

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