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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,344.78 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,344.78 and 408.12 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,344.78 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,344.78 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,344.78 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 548,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,831.61/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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