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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,345.17 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,345.17 and 247.47 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,345.17 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,345.17 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,345.17 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 332,889.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,889.22/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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