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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,343.04 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,343.04 and 347.74 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,343.04 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,343.04 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,343.04 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 467,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,028.73/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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