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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,345.17 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,345.17 and 376.72 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,345.17 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,345.17 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,345.17 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 506,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,752.44/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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