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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,343.99 and 409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,343.99 and 409.13 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,343.99 = 409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,343.99 = 409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,343.99 × 409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 549,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,866.63/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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