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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,346.81 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,346.81 and 248.63 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,346.81 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,346.81 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,346.81 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 334,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,850.79/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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