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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.70, 1,345.11 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.70, 1,345.11 and 247.41 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.70 : 1,345.11 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.70/1,345.11 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.70x = 1,345.11 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.70x = 332,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,793.67/896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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