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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,343.57 and 409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,343.57 and 409.10 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,343.57 = 409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,343.57 = 409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,343.57 × 409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 549,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,645.72/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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