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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,345.40 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,345.40 and 716.52 is: 1,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,345.40 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,345.40 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,345.40 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 964,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,002.43/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.77

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