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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.85, 1,345.53 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.85, 1,345.53 and 376.59 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.85 : 1,345.53 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.85/1,345.53 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.85x = 1,345.53 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.85x = 506,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,713.14/896.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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