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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,347.15 and 589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,347.15 and 589.16 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,347.15 = 589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,347.15 = 589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,347.15 × 589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 793,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,692.47/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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