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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.29, 1,343.61 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.29, 1,343.61 and 433.42 is: 649.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.29 : 1,343.61 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.29/1,343.61 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.29x = 1,343.61 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.29x = 582,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,344.09/896.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.73

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