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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.78, 1,346.68 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.78, 1,346.68 and 248.62 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.78 : 1,346.68 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.78/1,346.68 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.78x = 1,346.68 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.78x = 334,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,811.58/897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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