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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.81, 1,343.72 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.81, 1,343.72 and 246.60 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.81 : 1,343.72 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.81/1,343.72 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.81x = 1,343.72 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.81x = 331,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,355.54/895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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