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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,344.66 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,344.66 and 409.08 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,344.66 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,344.66 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,344.66 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 550,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,073.51/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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