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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.86, 1,346.58 and 507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.86, 1,346.58 and 507.58 is: 762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.86 : 1,346.58 = 507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.86/1,346.58 = 507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.86x = 1,346.58 × 507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.86x = 683,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,497.08/896.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.10

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