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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.43, 1,342.83 and 570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.43, 1,342.83 and 570.63 is: 854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.43 : 1,342.83 = 570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.43/1,342.83 = 570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.43x = 1,342.83 × 570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.43x = 766,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,259.08/896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.79

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