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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,345.38 and 409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,345.38 and 409.90 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,345.38 = 409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,345.38 = 409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,345.38 × 409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 551,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,471.26/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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