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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.08, 1,343.80 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.08, 1,343.80 and 294.76 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.08 : 1,343.80 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.08/1,343.80 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.08x = 1,343.80 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.08x = 396,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,098.49/896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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