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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,345.55 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,345.55 and 247.82 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,345.55 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,345.55 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,345.55 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 333,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,446.23/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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