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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,343.68 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,343.68 and 531.20 is: 796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,343.68 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,343.68 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,343.68 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 713,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,762.82/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.18

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