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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.85, 1,343.44 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.85, 1,343.44 and 347.91 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.85 : 1,343.44 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.85/1,343.44 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.85x = 1,343.44 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.85x = 467,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,389.87/895.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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