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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,343.84 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,343.84 and 402.71 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,343.84 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,343.84 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,343.84 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 541,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,182.17/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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