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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,344.90 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,344.90 and 583.40 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,344.90 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,344.90 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,344.90 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 784,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,614.66/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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