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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,345.07 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,345.07 and 247.46 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,345.07 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,345.07 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,345.07 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 332,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,844.92/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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