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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,344.70 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,344.70 and 376.24 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,344.70 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,344.70 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,344.70 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 505,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,929.93/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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