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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.62, 1,344.20 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.62, 1,344.20 and 383.98 is: 575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.62 : 1,344.20 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.62/1,344.20 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.62x = 1,344.20 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.62x = 516,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,145.92/896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.66

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