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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,342.98 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,342.98 and 432.92 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,342.98 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,342.98 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,342.98 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 581,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,406.26/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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