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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.62, 1,344.93 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.62, 1,344.93 and 376.48 is: 564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.62 : 1,344.93 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.62/1,344.93 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.62x = 1,344.93 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.62x = 506,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,339.25/896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.72

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