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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.21, 1,340.81 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.21, 1,340.81 and 792.32 is: 1,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.21 : 1,340.81 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.21/1,340.81 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.21x = 1,340.81 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.21x = 1,062,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,346.62/896.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.38

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