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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.99, 1,343.19 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.99, 1,343.19 and 532.04 is: 796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.99 : 1,343.19 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.99/1,343.19 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.99x = 1,343.19 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.99x = 714,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,630.81/896.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.70

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