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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.23, 1,342.60 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.23, 1,342.60 and 505.04 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.23 : 1,342.60 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.23/1,342.60 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.23x = 1,342.60 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.23x = 678,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,059.99/896.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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