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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,349.99 and 807.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,349.99 and 807.45 is: 1,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,349.99 = 807.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,349.99 = 807.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,349.99 × 807.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 1,090,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,049.43/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.57

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