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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,342.98 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,342.98 and 530.15 is: 794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,342.98 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,342.98 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,342.98 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 711,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,974.13/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.38

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