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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,343.76 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,343.76 and 767.56 is: 1,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,343.76 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,343.76 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,343.76 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 1,031,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,416.43/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.31

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