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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,344.64 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,344.64 and 375.99 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,344.64 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,344.64 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,344.64 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 505,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,571.19/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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