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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,344.78 and 247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,344.78 and 247.45 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,344.78 = 247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,344.78 = 247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,344.78 × 247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 332,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,765.81/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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