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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,343.99 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,343.99 and 376.89 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,343.99 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,343.99 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,343.99 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 506,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,530.17/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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