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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,345.52 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,345.52 and 247.73 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,345.52 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,345.52 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,345.52 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 333,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,325.67/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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