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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,345.32 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,345.32 and 532.08 is: 798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,345.32 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,345.32 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,345.32 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 715,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,817.87/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.39

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