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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,344.78 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,344.78 and 549.63 is: 824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,344.78 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,344.78 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,344.78 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 739,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,131.43/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.67

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