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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.99, 1,345.47 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.99, 1,345.47 and 376.86 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.99 : 1,345.47 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.99/1,345.47 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.99x = 1,345.47 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.99x = 507,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,053.82/896.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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