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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,345.68 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,345.68 and 606.96 is: 911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,345.68 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,345.68 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,345.68 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 816,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,773.93/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.17

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