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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,343.25 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,343.25 and 434.26 is: 651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,343.25 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,343.25 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,343.25 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 583,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,321.42/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.01

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