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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,344.04 and 713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,344.04 and 713.45 is: 1,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,344.04 = 713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,344.04 = 713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,344.04 × 713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 958,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,905.34/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.17

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