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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,343.52 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,343.52 and 462.78 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,343.52 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,343.52 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,343.52 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 621,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,754.19/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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