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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.72, 1,345.18 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.72, 1,345.18 and 247.44 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.72 : 1,345.18 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.72/1,345.18 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.72x = 1,345.18 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.72x = 332,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,851.34/896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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