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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,345.32 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,345.32 and 606.72 is: 910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,345.32 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,345.32 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,345.32 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 816,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,232.55/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.81

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