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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,347.12 and 872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,347.12 and 872.52 is: 1,310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,347.12 = 872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,347.12 = 872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,347.12 × 872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 1,175,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,389.14/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.62

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