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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.79, 1,346.68 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.79, 1,346.68 and 248.51 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.79 : 1,346.68 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.79/1,346.68 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.79x = 1,346.68 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.79x = 334,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,656.71/897.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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