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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,346.72 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,346.72 and 410.88 is: 616.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,346.72 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,346.72 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,346.72 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 553,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,340.31/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.36

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