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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,344.85 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,344.85 and 550.60 is: 825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,344.85 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,344.85 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,344.85 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 740,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,472.77/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.62

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