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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,344.74 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,344.74 and 247.23 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,344.74 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,344.74 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,344.74 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 332,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,458.83/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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