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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,343.88 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,343.88 and 376.20 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,343.88 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,343.88 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,343.88 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 505,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,567.66/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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