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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,344.36 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,344.36 and 408.96 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,344.36 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,344.36 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,344.36 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 549,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,789.47/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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