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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.95, 1,342.89 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.95, 1,342.89 and 347.85 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.95 : 1,342.89 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.95/1,342.89 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.95x = 1,342.89 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.95x = 467,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,124.29/895.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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