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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,342.86 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,342.86 and 752.20 is: 1,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,342.86 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,342.86 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,342.86 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 1,010,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,099.29/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.09

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