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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,345.44 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,345.44 and 571.68 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,345.44 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,345.44 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,345.44 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 769,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,161.14/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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