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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,344.55 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,344.55 and 434.27 is: 651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,344.55 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,344.55 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,344.55 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 583,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,889.92/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.66

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