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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.84, 1,346.80 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.84, 1,346.80 and 550.88 is: 827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.84 : 1,346.80 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.84/1,346.80 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.84x = 1,346.80 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.84x = 741,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,925.18/896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.27

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