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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,345.78 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,345.78 and 247.87 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.13 : 1,345.78 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.13/1,345.78 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.13x = 1,345.78 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.13x = 333,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,573.20/897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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