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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,344.32 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,344.32 and 376.74 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,344.32 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,344.32 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,344.32 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 506,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,459.12/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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