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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,344.56 and 858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,344.56 and 858.82 is: 1,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,344.56 = 858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,344.56 = 858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,344.56 × 858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 1,154,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,735.02/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.79

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