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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.32, 1,343.28 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.32, 1,343.28 and 409.12 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.32 : 1,343.28 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.32/1,343.28 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.32x = 1,343.28 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.32x = 549,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,562.71/896.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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