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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,343.67 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,343.67 and 347.63 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,343.67 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,343.67 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,343.67 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 467,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,093.28/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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