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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,343.85 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,343.85 and 246.69 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,343.85 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,343.85 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,343.85 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 331,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,514.36/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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