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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,345.41 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,345.41 and 409.86 is: 614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,345.41 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,345.41 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,345.41 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 551,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,429.74/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.88

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