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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,344.86 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,344.86 and 319.72 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,344.86 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,344.86 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,344.86 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 429,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,978.64/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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