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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,343.04 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,343.04 and 246.19 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,343.04 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,343.04 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,343.04 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 330,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,643.02/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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