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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,344.92 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,344.92 and 383.25 is: 575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,344.92 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,344.92 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,344.92 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 515,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,438.67/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.11

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