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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.17, 1,341.32 and 810.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.17, 1,341.32 and 810.92 is: 1,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.17 : 1,341.32 = 810.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.17/1,341.32 = 810.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.17x = 1,341.32 × 810.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.17x = 1,087,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,698.54/896.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.72

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