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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.72, 1,343.72 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.72, 1,343.72 and 531.32 is: 796.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.72 : 1,343.72 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.72/1,343.72 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.72x = 1,343.72 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.72x = 713,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,935.94/896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.17

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