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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,342.42 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,342.42 and 548.96 is: 821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,342.42 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,342.42 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,342.42 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 736,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,943.10/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.85

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