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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.33, 1,343.61 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.33, 1,343.61 and 376.70 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.33 : 1,343.61 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.33/1,343.61 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.33x = 1,343.61 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.33x = 506,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,131.17/896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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