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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,346.63 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,346.63 and 248.49 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,346.63 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,346.63 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,346.63 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 334,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,622.85/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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