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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,344.51 and 830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,344.51 and 830.70 is: 1,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,344.51 = 830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,344.51 = 830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,344.51 × 830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 1,116,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,884.46/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.72

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