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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.65, 1,342.62 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.65, 1,342.62 and 347.37 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.65 : 1,342.62 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.65/1,342.62 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.65x = 1,342.62 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.65x = 466,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,385.91/895.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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