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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.83, 1,345.21 and 587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.83, 1,345.21 and 587.77 is: 881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.83 : 1,345.21 = 587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.83/1,345.21 = 587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.83x = 1,345.21 × 587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.83x = 790,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,669.25/896.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.63

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