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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,342.94 and 779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,342.94 and 779.48 is: 1,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,342.94 = 779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,342.94 = 779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,342.94 × 779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 1,046,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,788.16/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.75

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