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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,347.14 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,347.14 and 527.44 is: 792.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,347.14 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,347.14 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,347.14 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 710,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,534.46/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.40

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