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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,342.62 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,342.62 and 786.52 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,342.62 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,342.62 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,342.62 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 1,055,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,997.48/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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