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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.63, 1,344.94 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.63, 1,344.94 and 247.39 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.63 : 1,344.94 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.63/1,344.94 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.63x = 1,344.94 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.63x = 332,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,720.73/896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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