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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,343.99 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,343.99 and 246.86 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,343.99 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,343.99 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,343.99 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 331,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,770.65/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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