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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,344.33 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,344.33 and 572.40 is: 857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,344.33 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,344.33 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,344.33 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 769,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,494.49/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.91

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