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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.70, 1,344.96 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.70, 1,344.96 and 247.53 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.70 : 1,344.96 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.70/1,344.96 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.70x = 1,344.96 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.70x = 332,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,917.95/896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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