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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,343.88 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,343.88 and 549.81 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,343.88 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,343.88 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,343.88 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 738,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,878.66/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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