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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,352.64 and 851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,352.64 and 851.04 is: 1,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,352.64 = 851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,352.64 = 851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,352.64 × 851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 1,151,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,150.75/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.85

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