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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.23, 1,344.86 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.23, 1,344.86 and 376.19 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.23 : 1,344.86 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.23/1,344.86 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.23x = 1,344.86 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.23x = 505,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,916.16/896.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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