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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.76, 1,345.60 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.76, 1,345.60 and 440.76 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.76 : 1,345.60 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.76/1,345.60 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.76x = 1,345.60 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.76x = 593,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,086.66/896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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