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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,343.70 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,343.70 and 408.90 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,343.70 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,343.70 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,343.70 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 549,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,438.93/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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