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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.56, 1,341.88 and 813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.56, 1,341.88 and 813.52 is: 1,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.56 : 1,341.88 = 813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.56/1,341.88 = 813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.56x = 1,341.88 × 813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.56x = 1,091,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,646.22/896.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.59

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