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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,344.65 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,344.65 and 409.42 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,344.65 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,344.65 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,344.65 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 550,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,521.19/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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