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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,344.22 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,344.22 and 383.40 is: 575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,344.22 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,344.22 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,344.22 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 515,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,373.95/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.17

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