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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,347.12 and 752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,347.12 and 752.80 is: 1,130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,347.12 = 752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,347.12 = 752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,347.12 × 752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 1,014,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,111.94/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.81

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