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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.66, 1,345.80 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.66, 1,345.80 and 377.05 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.66 : 1,345.80 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.66/1,345.80 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.66x = 1,345.80 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.66x = 507,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,428.71/896.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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