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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.78, 1,344.90 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.78, 1,344.90 and 463.88 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.78 : 1,344.90 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.78/1,344.90 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.78x = 1,344.90 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.78x = 623,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,872.21/896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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