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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.53, 1,343.88 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.53, 1,343.88 and 433.63 is: 650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.53 : 1,343.88 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.53/1,343.88 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.53x = 1,343.88 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.53x = 582,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,746.68/896.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.00

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