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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,344.87 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,344.87 and 434.34 is: 651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,344.87 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,344.87 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,344.87 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 584,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,130.84/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.44

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