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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.59, 1,344.89 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.59, 1,344.89 and 247.33 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.59 : 1,344.89 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.59/1,344.89 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.59x = 1,344.89 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.59x = 332,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,630.27/896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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