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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,344.78 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,344.78 and 377.24 is: 565.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,344.78 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,344.78 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,344.78 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 507,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,303.86/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.78

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