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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.79, 1,345.71 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.79, 1,345.71 and 383.79 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.79 : 1,345.71 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.79/1,345.71 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.79x = 1,345.71 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.79x = 516,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,470.04/896.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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