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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.79, 1,346.52 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.79, 1,346.52 and 239.68 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.79 : 1,346.52 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.79/1,346.52 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.79x = 1,346.52 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.79x = 322,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,727.18/897.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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