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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,345.38 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,345.38 and 247.66 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,345.38 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,345.38 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,345.38 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 333,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,192.52/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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