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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,344.32 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,344.32 and 433.89 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,344.32 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,344.32 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,344.32 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 583,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,291.45/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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