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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,344.49 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,344.49 and 377.05 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,344.49 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,344.49 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,344.49 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 506,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,939.95/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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