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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.70, 1,342.89 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.70, 1,342.89 and 607.26 is: 909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.70 : 1,342.89 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.70/1,342.89 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.70x = 1,342.89 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.70x = 815,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,483.38/896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.43

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