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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,338.51 and 766.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,338.51 and 766.59 is: 1,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,338.51 = 766.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,338.51 = 766.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,338.51 × 766.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 1,026,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,088.38/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.52

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