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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,343.20 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,343.20 and 347.96 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,343.20 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,343.20 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,343.20 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 467,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,379.87/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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