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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.70, 1,343.21 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.70, 1,343.21 and 433.10 is: 648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.70 : 1,343.21 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.70/1,343.21 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.70x = 1,343.21 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.70x = 581,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,739.11/896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.76

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