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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,342.29 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,342.29 and 548.46 is: 821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,342.29 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,342.29 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,342.29 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 736,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,192.37/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.50

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