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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,345.32 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,345.32 and 247.66 is: 371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,345.32 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,345.32 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,345.32 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 333,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,180.71/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.49

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