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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.39, 1,344.68 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.39, 1,344.68 and 247.13 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.39 : 1,344.68 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.39/1,344.68 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.39x = 1,344.68 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.39x = 332,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,304.66/896.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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