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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.15, 1,344.83 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.15, 1,344.83 and 402.69 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.15 : 1,344.83 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.15/1,344.83 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.15x = 1,344.83 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.15x = 541,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,547.58/896.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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