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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.24, 1,342.56 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.24, 1,342.56 and 408.62 is: 612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.24 : 1,342.56 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.24/1,342.56 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.24x = 1,342.56 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.24x = 548,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,601.76/896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.11

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