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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,489.12 and 896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,489.12 and 896.32 is: 1,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,489.12 = 896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,489.12 = 896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,489.12 × 896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 1,334,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,728.04/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.80

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