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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.12, 1,343.94 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.12, 1,343.94 and 318.92 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.12 : 1,343.94 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.12/1,343.94 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.12x = 1,343.94 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.12x = 428,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,609.34/896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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