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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.77, 1,345.01 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.77, 1,345.01 and 247.51 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.77 : 1,345.01 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.77/1,345.01 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.77x = 1,345.01 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.77x = 332,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,896.30/896.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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