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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,343.43 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,343.43 and 347.66 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,343.43 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,343.43 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,343.43 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 467,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,050.16/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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