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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,345.67 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,345.67 and 409.98 is: 615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,345.67 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,345.67 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,345.67 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 551,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,698.81/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.18

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