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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,345.55 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,345.55 and 376.64 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,345.55 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,345.55 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,345.55 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 506,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,787.95/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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