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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,349.44 and 759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,349.44 and 759.68 is: 1,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,349.44 = 759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,349.44 = 759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,349.44 × 759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 1,025,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,142.58/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.93

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