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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.97, 1,344.57 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.97, 1,344.57 and 377.13 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.97 : 1,344.57 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.97/1,344.57 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.97x = 1,344.57 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.97x = 507,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,077.68/896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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