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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,343.58 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,343.58 and 347.94 is: 521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,343.58 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,343.58 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,343.58 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 467,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,485.23/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.79

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