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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.52, 1,344.86 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.52, 1,344.86 and 383.52 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.52 : 1,344.86 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.52/1,344.86 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.52x = 1,344.86 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.52x = 515,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,780.71/896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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