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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.47, 1,345.23 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.47, 1,345.23 and 376.44 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.47 : 1,345.23 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.47/1,345.23 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.47x = 1,345.23 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.47x = 506,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,398.38/896.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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