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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,341.88 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,341.88 and 572.02 is: 856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,341.88 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,341.88 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,341.88 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 767,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,582.20/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.28

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