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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.38, 1,344.97 and 511.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.38, 1,344.97 and 511.63 is: 767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.38 : 1,344.97 = 511.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.38/1,344.97 = 511.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.38x = 1,344.97 × 511.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.38x = 688,127.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,127.00/896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.67

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