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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,343.39 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,343.39 and 408.63 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,343.39 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,343.39 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,343.39 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 548,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,949.46/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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