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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,344.57 and 409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,344.57 and 409.38 is: 614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,344.57 = 409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,344.57 = 409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,344.57 × 409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 550,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,440.07/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.08

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