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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.78, 1,344.36 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.78, 1,344.36 and 319.52 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.78 : 1,344.36 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.78/1,344.36 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.78x = 1,344.36 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.78x = 429,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,549.91/896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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