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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.61, 1,346.33 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.61, 1,346.33 and 533.03 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.61 : 1,346.33 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.61/1,346.33 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.61x = 1,346.33 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.61x = 717,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,628.88/896.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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