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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,342.54 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,342.54 and 408.20 is: 611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,342.54 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,342.54 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,342.54 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 548,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,024.83/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.61

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