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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.17, 1,344.26 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.17, 1,344.26 and 408.66 is: 613.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.17 : 1,344.26 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.17/1,344.26 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.17x = 1,344.26 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.17x = 549,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,346.31/896.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.00

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