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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.02, 1,343.48 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.02, 1,343.48 and 402.33 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.02 : 1,343.48 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.02/1,343.48 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.02x = 1,343.48 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.02x = 540,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,520.30/896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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