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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896, 1,344.56 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896, 1,344.56 and 383 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 1,344.56 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/1,344.56 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 1,344.56 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 514,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,966.48/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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