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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,345.68 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,345.68 and 463.86 is: 695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,345.68 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,345.68 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,345.68 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 624,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,207.12/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.93

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