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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,344.38 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,344.38 and 599.13 is: 898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,344.38 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,344.38 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,344.38 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 805,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,455.39/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.70

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