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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.14, 1,344.18 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.14, 1,344.18 and 383.14 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.14 : 1,344.18 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.14/1,344.18 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.14x = 1,344.18 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.14x = 515,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,009.13/896.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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