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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,339.04 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,339.04 and 723.52 is: 1,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,339.04 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,339.04 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,339.04 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 968,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,822.22/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.50

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