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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.09, 1,344.82 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.09, 1,344.82 and 434.14 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.09 : 1,344.82 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.09/1,344.82 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.09x = 1,344.82 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.09x = 583,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,840.15/896.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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