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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,344.82 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,344.82 and 409.25 is: 613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,344.82 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,344.82 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,344.82 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 550,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,367.59/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.88

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