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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.83, 1,346.74 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.83, 1,346.74 and 248.57 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.83 : 1,346.74 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.83/1,346.74 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.83x = 1,346.74 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.83x = 334,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,758.26/897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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