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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,345.08 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,345.08 and 409.32 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,345.08 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,345.08 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,345.08 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 550,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,568.15/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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