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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,343.88 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,343.88 and 652.26 is: 977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,343.88 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,343.88 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,343.88 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 876,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,559.17/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.34

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