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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.20, 1,345.88 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.20, 1,345.88 and 247.93 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.20 : 1,345.88 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.20/1,345.88 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.20x = 1,345.88 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.20x = 333,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,686.99/897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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