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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.43, 1,344.93 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.43, 1,344.93 and 403.25 is: 605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.43 : 1,344.93 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.43/1,344.93 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.43x = 1,344.93 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.43x = 542,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,343.02/896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.00

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