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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,346.22 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,346.22 and 572.46 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,346.22 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,346.22 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,346.22 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 770,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,657.10/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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