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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,344.33 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,344.33 and 409.26 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,344.33 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,344.33 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,344.33 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 550,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,180.50/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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