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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.64, 1,343.19 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.64, 1,343.19 and 347.69 is: 521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.64 : 1,343.19 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.64/1,343.19 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.64x = 1,343.19 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.64x = 467,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,007.02/895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.43

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