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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,344.40 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,344.40 and 531.20 is: 796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,344.40 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,344.40 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,344.40 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 714,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,145.28/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.33

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