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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,343.62 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,343.62 and 723.28 is: 1,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,343.62 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,343.62 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,343.62 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 971,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,813.47/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.00

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