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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.43, 1,344.98 and 506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.43, 1,344.98 and 506.87 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.43 : 1,344.98 = 506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.43/1,344.98 = 506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.43x = 1,344.98 × 506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.43x = 681,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,730.01/896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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