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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.01, 1,345.52 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.01, 1,345.52 and 247.75 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.01 : 1,345.52 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.01/1,345.52 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.01x = 1,345.52 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.01x = 333,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,346.72/897.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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