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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,344.02 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,344.02 and 376.92 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,344.02 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,344.02 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,344.02 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 506,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,586.13/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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