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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.60, 1,343.05 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.60, 1,343.05 and 347.70 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.60 : 1,343.05 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.60/1,343.05 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.60x = 1,343.05 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.60x = 466,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,982.65/895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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