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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.09, 1,343.97 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.09, 1,343.97 and 246.65 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.09 : 1,343.97 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.09/1,343.97 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.09x = 1,343.97 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.09x = 331,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,483.48/896.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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