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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.73, 1,344.22 and 457.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.73, 1,344.22 and 457.78 is: 686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.73 : 1,344.22 = 457.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.73/1,344.22 = 457.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.73x = 1,344.22 × 457.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.73x = 615,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,352.53/896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.22

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