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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,345.04 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,345.04 and 511.13 is: 766.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,345.04 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,345.04 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,345.04 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 687,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,481.01/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.69

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