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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,346.42 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,346.42 and 550.63 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,346.42 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,346.42 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,346.42 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 741,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,379.24/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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