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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.76, 1,342.62 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.76, 1,342.62 and 607.68 is: 909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.76 : 1,342.62 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.76/1,342.62 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.76x = 1,342.62 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.76x = 815,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,883.32/896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.81

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