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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,343.80 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,343.80 and 271.40 is: 407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,343.80 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,343.80 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,343.80 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 364,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,700.60/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.02

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