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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,342.82 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,342.82 and 347.45 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,342.82 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,342.82 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,342.82 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 466,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,562.81/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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