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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,345.10 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,345.10 and 702.20 is: 1,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,345.10 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,345.10 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,345.10 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 944,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,529.22/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.46

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