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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,337.46 and 804.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,337.46 and 804.35 is: 1,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,337.46 = 804.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,337.46 = 804.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,337.46 × 804.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 1,075,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,779.26/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.27

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