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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,343.74 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,343.74 and 376.55 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,343.74 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,343.74 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,343.74 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 505,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,983.38/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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