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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,346.04 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,346.04 and 550.38 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,346.04 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,346.04 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,346.04 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 740,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,833.50/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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