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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,343.26 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,343.26 and 318.79 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,343.26 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,343.26 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,343.26 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 428,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,211.48/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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